NHL all-star, rookie forward Connor Bedard out indefinitely with broken jaw
Chicago's NHL team placed rookie centre Connor Bedard on injured reserve Saturday with a broken jaw after he was levelled by New Jersey defenceman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night's 4-2 loss.
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![Chicago forward Connor Bedard falls to the ice after being checked by Devils defenceman Brendan Smith during the first period of Friday's 4-2 loss in Newark, N.J. He suffered a broken jaw and was put on injured reserve Saturday. Men's hockey player falls to the ice after absorbing hit from opponent during NHL game.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7076568.1704563930!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/bedard-connor-240105-1180.jpg)
Chicago's NHL team placed rookie centre Connor Bedard on injured reserve Saturday with a broken jaw after he was levelled by New Jersey defenceman Brendan Smith midway through the first period of Friday night's 4-2 loss.